Shalimar gracefully entered the living room with a bounce in her step and a smile on her face. Striding in with the elemental on her arm the mood lights cast the perfect glare off her soft features, catching on the cleavage she bared and displaying just how truly beautiful she really was.
Brennan was all smiles as he led the stunning woman on his arm over to the corner of the room where a handsome Adam awaited, tuxedo and all. One would think the elemental would be a little jealous today with his history with the feral no matter how short it was and also with being married to Emma for a short period. Though Brennan would admit to himself he had secretly wanted everything to work out between him and the blonde at one point he was happy none the less that she seemed more pleased today than ever.
A gentle, friendly hand extended itself towards the feral who turned one last time to Brennan to smile in appreciation before a feminine hand met with the man's taking it into her own.
Adam's eyes shown with delight, even more so than usual, as Shalimar pulled herself close to him. Looking over the spectacular woman beside him he couldn't recall her ever looking more beautiful or more happy than she did that very moment and he himself felt more delighted than ever.
"You ready?" he asked, his smile seeming to warm her as she turned to look at him.
"More than ever," she answered knowing the statement couldn't be truer. It was finally here; the moment she'd waited for her entire life. She looked around for the woman she'd waited for as long as she could remember but found not sign of her gorgeous fiancé. Her attention was called back to Adam as he gently tugged at the arm she had interlocked with his and he reached over to rest a warm and comforting hand on hers.
Smiling wider than she ever had Shalimar walked forward arm in arm, hand in hand with the man she'd known, trusted, loved longer than any other.
Smiling faces turned up to the graceful feral as she slowly made her way down the isle. She could hardly believe any of this was even happening. Her friends sat in white chairs set up all around her and she was walking down the isle, a beautiful red carpet guiding her as she made her way to the podium where the man she'd known, lived with most of her life would soon marry her to the woman she'd dreamed of all those years. It was really going to happen. He'd earned the right to do so just for her and expressed to her what an honor he considered it to be. It was too good to be true, she told herself. But the looks of love and happiness from her surrounding friends and the proud look on Adam's face confirmed her blissful reality. It was just like she'd dreamed it. Better.
Finally reaching the end of the isle Shalimar drew in a deep, nervous breath as Adam released her to claim his position as priest before her.
Turning to her right the feral looked over her bridesmaids Lara Perkins and Lexa Pierce, each perfectly wearing the beautiful black and gold dress outfit complimenting both it and the feral quite well.
Lowering her bouquet slightly Lara blew a kiss at the giddy blonde who smiled in return and turned her gaze to the end of the isle where her friends, paired up, were beginning to walk down the line throwing flowers along the way.
Excitement encircled the feral, engulfing her in pleasure as she noticed Jesse ready to walk down the isle with Alice on his arm. The blue velvet pillow resting on the man's arm instantly called to the feral's eyes as she locked golden orbs with the rings resting delicately atop it. It was the one ring she'd wear for the rest of her life, she thought. Even if someday her Mutant X ring were to no longer serve her any purpose she knew in her soul this ring would grace her finger as long as she lived just as it was meant to.
Shalimar tried to control her breathing as the two blondes slowly made their way towards her. She waited for her best friend to approach making sure to memorize the way he looked right then for she'd never seen him happier. His proudness revealed itself in his kind eyes and with each step they were closer until he parted ways with the blonde woman and stood beside the feral, flashing a silent yet telling and confessing glance at Lexa who's eyes were also on him. His own eyes shifted back to the feral as he stood beside her. He'd always stood beside her and now was certainly no exception.
Never ceasing to smile at him Shalimar brought a slightly shaky hand up to her face when the wetness upon her cheek made itself known to her. The soft hand brushed away the few tiny tears and she turned as silence fell over the crowd and the music changed. The lights dimmed ever so slightly but the feral noticed. She'd already memorized every bit of the scene and atmosphere as she wanted to be sure and remember every little detail of the day her life truly began. The day her life and that of Emma's became one and the same. The day her dreams all came true and the world was hers to relish. The day her heart was it's fullest and her soul it's happiest.
Then she saw it. The woman she'd waited for since she was able to think. The woman she'd known her soul was destined for since first laying feral eyes on her. The very reason she was alive. Just the sight of Emma alone was enough to draw more tears forth from the feral's love struck eyes as her wife to be was escorted down the isle by the handsome elemental.
Shalimar tried to get her breathing under control wanting to be calm and collected by the time the psionic reached her side but it was useless. A heart far too excited and happy was in charge now as she watched the woman never taking her eyes from the gorgeous red head still unable to believe what was soon to be hers. It was almost too much for her fragile feral heart to stand. She could barely look straight at the stunning beauty but somehow kept her eyes fixated on the woman she'd soon call wife as she headed towards her.
It was almost as if everything was happening in slow motion. Shalimar wasn't sure if it was the water pooling up in her eyes or the pure sensation of it all that seemed to be impairing her perceptions but for some reason she stood watching the psionic elegantly step towards her barely seeming to gain any distance with each step. But she wasn't complaining too much. She just savored each second watching the woman approach in acceptance of their blessed union to be.
Emma smiled at each of her guests as she walked by, grateful she had agreed last minute to wear a wedding vail as she was already much more teary than she'd imagined she would be. Later she could blame it on the emotions of those around her but right now she knew her heart was grateful in finally getting it's desires fulfilled and she simply couldn't contain it.
The beautiful blue and white dress the feral had picked out for her shook lightly with every step adding a complimentary bounce to her natural own and she continued on her way. Emma was taking in everything around her, every scent, every face, every sound, every feeling. She wanted to remember every little thing related to the moment so she'd have the perfect memories to call upon when desired. The smiling face of the feral before her caught her eyes which had always lit up at the magnificent sight.
Shalimar kept her happy gaze on the now glowing woman as she approached. She took in a much needed breath as continuing to stare at the beauty was almost enough to cause her to lose it. She was almost close enough to touch now. Almost, and Shalimar's heart kicked up a notch at the excitement and anticipation.
Reaching a hand out towards the red head Shalimar waited for what seemed like a lifetime until the warm skin of the psionic was embracing her own. Sighing contently at the touch Shalimar guided the psionic beside her as the two stood hand in hand before Adam. Shalimar fought her urge to keep her eyes on the woman until finally turning them back to the smiling man.
Pausing for a moment Adam waited until he was sure it was the right time to begin and lifted his head to look around the room, bringing his eyes back to the two women in front of him as he spoke.
"Ladies and gentlemen," he slowly began with no rush in his paced voice. "We are gathered here today to join these two women in holy matrimony."
Emma did her best to slow the flood of tears that had remained on her face as Adam continued speaking. Although Shalimar was pretty together by her side the psionic could tell her anxiety was washing over her like a tsunami with every passing second. Gripping the feral hand tighter she turned ever so slightly to look at the blonde woman beside her letting her smile shine down on the woman in hopes of easing her relaxation.
Shalimar tried her bet to listen to Adam's words but found herself far too lost in Emma to pay full attention to him. Only when the psionic turned her head back to the man did Shalimar do the same remembering she wanted to fully experience every aspect of her wedding.
The moment was finally approaching, Shalimar realized. The moment she'd be able to proclaim her undying love in front of everyone and her heart nearly skipped a beat just at the thought.
"And now I ask you, Shalimar," Adam's words sent shivers down the feral's spine and she took in a deep breath. "Do you take this woman, Emma deLauro to be your wife as long as you both shall live?"
Shalimar smiled looking to the woman beside her. How could she live the rest of her life not being married to this woman?
"I do," she answered. The pure love in Emma's eyes at the words was enough to draw forth another tear down the feral's cheek.
Taking a small step forward Jesse extended his arm between them allowing Shalimar to remove the proper ring from it's fixture on the pillow. Lifting Emma's hand Shalimar slowly slid the beautiful ring on the woman's ring finger, letting her own linger on the soft skin of the woman before finally returning to her side.
Adam smiled turning his gaze to the redhead beside the feral.
"And do you, Emma deLauro, take this woman to be your wife as long as you both shall live?"
Emma smiled feeling a small tear ease it's way down her smooth cheek before being soaked up by her vail, knowing she did take the woman in life, death, and anything that followed.
"I do," came the response Shalimar's had waited her whole life for. The response Emma herself had waited her whole life to speak. As quickly as the answer came were a few tears streaming down both the women's faces both surprised at how emotional they had allowed themselves to become.
Emma lifted the remaining ring from the pillow and Shalimar raised her hand allowing the psionic to present her with it.
"Then if no one in this room objects," Adam said pausing to take a breath, "I now pronounce you wife and wife."
Shalimar felt her heart grow at the words instantly turning to wrap her arms around her new wife, the sounds of her friends cheering and clapping seeming to be in the distance as the only thing on her mind was Emma now. Eagerly she lifted the vail from the psionic's face gazing into the eyes she'd wake up next to for the rest of her life. The beautiful blue gems that held everything she'd dreamed of.
Moist lips were soon meeting in a gentle, passionate kiss. Warm tongues danced their way in and out of each other's mouths and lips gripped one another as they communicated their deep love for each another.
Finally finding the strength to pull her mouth from her wife's Shalimar smiled back at the woman pressing her forehead to the psionic's and running her hand along her cheek. Turning to look over her friends she noticed they were all standing and clapping for them and the feral smiled gratefully to all of them before taking the psionic's hand to lead her back down the isle, flowers falling all around them as they walked.
Author's Note: No this is not over yet. Also, I realize Lexa being put into the story is (seems) sudden... but this story does take place after the previous stories and they are after season 3. I had a short prequel that took place before the first story but I decided to use another story as the prequel instead and it is directly after season 3 and will explain Emma, Adam, Lexa, Sanctuary etc.